This bill amends section 50-29-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the children's health insurance program. The key change involves the eligibility limit for modified adjusted gross income, which has been increased from two hundred to two hundred five percent of the poverty line. This adjustment aims to expand access to health insurance for children in North Dakota by allowing more families to qualify for the program. Additionally, the bill clarifies that current eligibility can be established from the first day of the month in which the application is received, and it allows for retroactive eligibility for the three calendar months preceding the application month, provided that all eligibility factors are met during those months. This provision ensures that families can receive coverage even if they apply after the month in which they became eligible.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 50-29-04
PREFILED: 50-29-04